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Lectern

Planting Anabaptist Churches: Exploring Foundational Issues (Part 1)

We will discuss how we go about teaching and applying Anabaptist values as we plant churches. Planting Anabaptist Churches: Exploring...

Would Jesus Drive a Yellow Taxi? Lessons in Urban Ministry

Of course not, they didn’t exist. Or did they? Was Jesus a candidate for a driving position? As Christ followers, our number one...

Your Readers Matter: Serve Your Audience by Improving Your Writing

Writing happens in our heads, between us and inanimate computers. But real people read—or don’t read—what we write. In this workshop,...

The Board's Oversight of Fundraising and Finances

Board governance includes adopting the nonprofit’s strategic plan and ensuring that the organization has the necessary money to carry...

Coming Alongside: Mentoring Young Women

What is a mentor? Do I have what it takes? We will explore the previous questions, review basic mentoring principles, offer tips,...

Affliction and the Word

Seven times, the writer of Psalm 119 links affliction and the Word with statements like “It is good for me that I was afflicted, that...

Serving in the Shadows while Making a Home away from Home

Our world loves to be seen, and we love to prove our worth by what we do and where we serve. What does it look like to live out the...

Busy--Yes! Effective--??? Overcoming a Misleading Culture of Busyness

Busyness means “having a great deal to do.” But busyness quickly turns from something we do into something we are. What steps can we...

Finding Ministry Workers

A panel discussion will explore strategies for staffing a ministry. Finding Ministry Workers was presented by Richie Lauer at REACH...

Connecting with Your Audience

The first step in effective communication is connecting with your audience. Once your audience feels connected to you as the...

Your Talents, Your Responsibility

Using the Parable of the Talents we will examine how you might be able to build in God’s Kingdom using your abilities and personal...

Building Effective Ministries

We'll look at using Biblical, effective, and solid methods that will equip our ministries to be enduring and ultimately sustainable....

What Muslims Really Believe (Folk Islam vs. Orthodoxy)

A Muslim does not believe God can be known. So when life becomes difficult the connection available through the occult is just under...

Women Loving the Church

You may not preach on Sunday morning, but as a woman you have significant influence on your local church. We will explore the...

Is God's Arm Too Short? Ministry in Brokenness

Are the effects of a sin cursed world and generations of broken families beyond the reach of God’s redemption? Testimony on how God is...

Steady Joy in a Lifestyle of Following

Jesus’ signature invitation is “Follow me.” A lifestyle of following Jesus in service provides space for Him to grow His joy in us—a...

Serving in Crisis Situations

Terms like disaster, chaos, need, and opportunity often accompany a crisis situation. How should followers of Christ think about,...

Creating & Interpreting Financial Reports

Clear financial reports help board members and donors understand the accomplishments and challenges of your ministry. Bookkeepers and...

Best Organizational Practices: Delegating

Leaders typically have more than they can possibly do. Simultaneously, others need the opportunity to grow and develop and participate...

Prayer: The Most Powerful Weapon in Kingdom Work

God delights to answer enthusiastic honest prayer. Be inspired by contemporary stories, learn what catches God’s attention, and...

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